China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, or CASC, is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has subsidiaries which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Along with space and defense manufacture, CASC also produces machinery, chemicals, communications equipment, transportation equipment, computers, medical care products and environmental protection equipment. CASC provides commercial launch services to the international market. By the end of 2013, the corporation has registered capital of CN¥294.02 billion and employs 170,000 people.
In December 2017, the CASC was converted from a state-owned enterprise (全民所有制企业) to a state-owned enterprise (国有独资公司) with the approval of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC). The sole shareholder is SASAC, the company's headquarters are still in Beijing, the business areas remained the same and nothing changed for the staff either.
In 2021, China's 14th five year plan included two low Earth orbit satellite constellations named “GW” featuring nearly 13,000 satellites was in development.
In November 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order prohibiting U.S. companies and individuals owning shares in companies that the United States Department of Defense has listed as having links to the People's Liberation Army, which included CASC. In August 2022, CASC's 9th Academy 771 and 772 Research Institutes were added to the United States Department of Commerce's Entity List.
Subordinate entities
R&D and production complexes
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
China Energine International (Holdings) Limited
Academy of Aerospace Solid Propulsion Technology (AASPT)
China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)
Academy of Aerospace Liquid Propulsion Technology (AALPT)
Sichuan Academy of Aerospace Technology (SAAT)
Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)
China Academy of Aerospace Electronics Technology (CAAET)
China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA)
Specialized companies
China Satellite Communications
APT Satellite International
APT Satellite Holdings
China Great Wall Industry Corporation Limited (CGWIC)
China Aerospace International Holdings
Beijing Shenzhou Aerospace Software Technology Co, Ltd.
China Spacesat Co. Ltd.
China Siwei Surveying and Mapping Technology Co, Ltd
China Aerospace Investment Holdings
Easy Smart Limited
Directly subordinated units
The "directly subordinated units" of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation are:
China Astronautics Standards Institute
China Astronautics Publishing House
Space Archives
Aerospace Communication Center
China Space News
Chinese Society of Astronautics
Aerospace Talent Development & Exchange Center
Aerospace Printing Office
See also
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
China National Space Administration
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense
CASC Rainbow (UAV)
References
External links
Space program of the People's Republic of China
Aerospace companies of China
Manufacturing companies based in Beijing
Technology companies established in 1999
Commercial launch service providers
Communications satellite operators
Conglomerate companies of China
Government-owned companies of China
Chinese companies established in 1999
Chinese brands
Defence companies of the People's Republic of China